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Bring Spring to Life with Tulip 'Magic Carpet' Ground Cover Mix

Create a dazzling spring display with this mix of dwarf Tulip ‘Magic Carpet’ bulbs. Specially selected for their vibrant colours and compact forms, these tulips transform garden beds, rockeries, and containers into a living carpet of blooms from April through May.

• Botanical Background: Tulips (Tulipa spp.) are classic spring-flowering bulbs known for their bold colours and reliable performance. The ‘Magic Carpet’ mix features dwarf varieties that thrive in UK gardens.
• Growth Habit: Each plant reaches a neat height of around 20cm (8") and spreads to about 10cm (4"), making them perfect for dense ground cover or edging displays.
• Flowering Period: Enjoy a profusion of blooms in mid-spring, just when your garden needs a burst of colour most.

Planting & Care Guide

• When to Plant: Plant bulbs in autumn (September–November) before the first hard frost.
• Where to Grow: Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil. Ideal for rockeries, beds, borders, and patio pots.
• How to Plant: Set bulbs about 10cm (4") deep and space them closely together for a dense carpet effect.
• Aftercare: Water well after planting. Once established, tulips require minimal care—allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed next year’s blooms.
• Pest & Disease: Generally trouble-free but protect from slugs and snails if necessary.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Create vibrant spring ground cover beneath deciduous shrubs or along paths.
• Mix with other early-flowering bulbs like crocus or muscari for layered colour.
• Add evergreen ground covers or ornamental grasses nearby for year-round structure.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these tulip bulbs?
  The best time is autumn—plant between September and November before the ground freezes.
• Do these tulips come back every year?
  Tulips are perennial but may naturalise best if left undisturbed in well-drained soil. For strongest displays, replant new bulbs each autumn.
• What type of soil do they prefer?
  Tulips thrive in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites.